159th Fighter Squadron (United States)
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| 159th Fighter Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1947-Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Fighter |
| Part of | Air National Guard/Air Combat Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Jacksonville International Airport |
The 159th Fighter Squadron flies the F-15C Eagle. It is a unit of the Florida Air National Guard. Its parent unit is the 125th Fighter Wing.
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[edit] Mission
[edit] History
[edit] Assignments
[edit] Major Command
- Air National Guard/Air Combat Command (1992-Present)
- Air National Guard/Tactical Air Command (1979-1992)
- Air National Guard/Aerospace Defense Command (1968-1979)
- Air National Guard/Air Defense Command (1956-1968)
[edit] Previous Designations[1]
- 159th Fighter Squadron (1992-Present)
- 159th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (1979-1992)
- 159th Air Defense Squadron (1956-1979)
- 159th Fighter Squadron (1947-1956)
[edit] Bases Stationed
- Jacksonville International Airport (1971-Present)
- Homestead Air Reserve Base (Detachment 1), (19??-Present)
- Jacksonville Imeson Airport (1956-1971)
[edit] Aircraft Operated[2]
- C-130E Hercules (???-Present)
- RC-26B Metroliner (???-Present)
- F-15C Eagle (2006-Present)
- F-15A/B Eagle (1995-2006)
- F-16A/B/ADF Fighting Falcon (1987-1995)
- F-106A/B Delta Dart (1974-1987)
- F-102A Delta Dagger (1960-1974)
- F-86D Sabre (1956-1960)
- F-80 Shooting Star (1954-1956)
- F-86A Sabre (1954-1956)
- F-51H Mustang (1952-1954)
- F-84E Thunderjet (1950-1952)
- F-80C Shooting Star (1948-1950)
- F-51D Mustang (1947-1948)
[edit] References
- ^ Rogers, B. (2006). United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. ISBN 1-85780-197-0
- ^ World Airpower Journal. (1992). US Air Force Air Power Directory. Aerospace Publishing: London, UK. ISBN 1-880588-01-3
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